New exhibition at D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum to display Broxtowe’s recent history

Exploring the distinct changes Broxtowe has undergone in the last 80 years, the exhibition will showcase the changes that have helped shape the area’s identity, culture, and community. The exhibition will open on 26 June until 23 August.

From the rebuilding efforts post World War II, right up to modern developments, the exhibition tracks the journey of not only Broxtowe’s physical changes, but through the stories of its people too and how they changed, adapted, and thrived.

This will all be presented through a curated selection of photographs that highlight key defining milestones in Broxtowe’s past.

This exhibition is part of the C-City project between Broxtowe, Chateroux (France), Falun (Sweden), Grudziądz (Poland), and Gütersloh (Germany). Each city has put together an exhibition on the overarching theme of History and Customs in their respective cities, which will be available to view online soon.

Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, Councillor Teresa Cullen said, “Broxtowe has undergone so much change in the past 80 years, and this exhibition displays those changes in such a brilliant way, documenting the stories of local people through imagery. I’m especially pleased to be progressing another of our joint projects from the C-City partnership, helping to foster international friendship through cultural exchange!”

Museum and Collections Officer, Carolyn Melbourne, said, “The exhibition contains some fascinating images which give an insight in to the changes the borough has had. Broxtowe has its own unique character, with its industrial heritage, literary legacy of D.H. Lawrence, and long-standing (and growing) cultural offering.”

The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is where this literary legend was born on 11 September 1885. Only 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre, the Museum is a must see for fans of literature, and for those wanting to delve deeper into Nottingham’s literary heritage.

Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. The museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself.

Image courtesy of Alarmy.